Dent Minnesota Map

About Dent, Minnesota

Dent is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 230. The population density is 256.7 people per km². Dent is located at 46.5536°N, 95.7164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56528.

Dent rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where the land breathes with the wide Minnesota sky. It lies 54.5 miles east-south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 114°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-south-west of Perham. Rolling terrain, a memory of ice's slow march, gives way to the shimmering expanse of Rush Lake, its waters reflecting a vast blue, sometimes broken by the determined flight of a heron. The air here carries the clean scent of prairie grass and the damp earth of the lake shore, a constant, quiet presence. In the heart of Dent, a few sturdy buildings stand sentinel, their facades weathered by seasons of sun and snow, hinting at a resilience born of the elements. The very light seems different, a softer, more diffused glow filtering through the open spaces, especially as day begins its slow surrender to twilight, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender. The story of Dent is a quiet one, tied to the fertile soil and the promise of the lake. Originally settled by those seeking opportunity in agriculture, the land's bounty has sustained generations, with farms stretching out like patchwork quilts across the countryside. Rush Lake itself remains a focal point, a source of recreation and a reminder of the natural beauty that defines this corner of Otter Tail County. While large industries are absent, the local economy thrives on a foundation of hard work and self-reliance, evident in the well-maintained homes and the friendly greetings exchanged on the infrequent thoroughfares. Dent carries the quiet dignity of a place that knows its own worth, unhurried and content in its enduring connection to the land and water.

About This Dent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dent, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.55357, -95.716435. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dent and Otter Tail County.

Detailed location data for Dent includes the ZIP code (56528), telephone area code (320), county seat of Otter Tail County (Fergus Falls), and school district assignment (Perham-Dent Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.